Project and Program Management Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples*(First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
- TheEmployment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
**City:**Ottawa or Boucherville
**Organizational Unit:**Automotive and Surface Transportation
**Classification:**AS-2
**Tenure:**Term
**Duration:**3 years
**Language Requirements:**Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
**Work arrangements:**Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.
At NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the hiring team using the contact information below.
##Discover the possible
Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!
As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.
At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.
##The role
We are looking for a Project and Program Management Coordinator to support our Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The Project and Program Management Coordinator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The coordinator is responsible for supporting project and program management activities by working closely with project managers, R-D directors, program managers and senior project managers, and providing expertise on practices, systems and tools in order to ensure projects are tracked and managed efficiently.
More specifically, the incumbent opens, maintains and closes projects in SAP, oversees project and program management as well as their performance (tracking and reporting) and ensures the rigor of operational practices, systems, tools and data related to projects and programs.
##Screening criteria
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
###Education
College diploma with courses in project management or a field relevant to the position.
An equivalent combination of work-related experience, formal training and education would also be considered.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
###Experience
-
Experience supporting project management in a research and development (R&D) environment including:
o gathering information and updating project data;
o maintaining project forms, templates and tools; and
o producing project reports. -
Experience managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for programs.
-
Significant*experience using Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.
-
Experience in the implementation of best practices in regards to project management.
-
Experience providing advice and/or training to colleagues.
-
Experience managing multiple competing priorities on a daily basis.
The following experience criteria would be considered as assets:
-
Experience using SAP Project Systems.
-
Significant experience is defined as two (2) to six (6) years of experience.
###Condition of employment
Reliability Status
For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.
###Language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
##Assessment criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
###Technical competencies
-
Strong knowledge of project and program management theory and practices.
-
Knowledge of operational and financial management within a large organization preferably within a Canadian federal government context.
-
Ability to read and interpret project and financial data.
-
Ability to give presentations and provide coaching and training to colleagues in various aspects of project and program management.
-
Solid knowledge of Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.
The following competencies would be considered as asset:
- Knowledge of accounting, financial and business principles and methods.
- Knowledge of Treasury Board Financial Guidelines and the Financial Administration Act.
###Behavioural competencies
- Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
- Management services - Communication (Level 2)
- Management services - Initiative (Level 1)
- Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
####Competency Profile(s)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services.
##Compensation
From $68,047 to $80,289 per annum.
In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
##Notes
-
In 2025, the NRC has been chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
-
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
-
A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
-
Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
-
The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
-
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25118) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: 514-206-9802
**Closing Date:**08 April 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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About National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home.
Terms of use: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/contact-us/stay-connected
Le Conseil national de recherches Canada (CNRC) est la plus grande organisation de recherche et de technologie du gouvernement du Canada. Nous fournissons, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, une plateforme nationale pour l'innovation. Nous faisons de la recherche, nous soutenons les PME pour les aider à prendre de l'expansion et à être concurrentielles. Nous mettons les innovateurs canadiens en contact avec des capacités de R D de pointe et favorisons également les partenariats et la collaboration intersectoriels ici au pays.
Conditions d'utilisation : https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/organisation/contactez-nous/restez-branches
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Project and Program Management Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples*(First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
- TheEmployment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
**City:**Ottawa or Boucherville
**Organizational Unit:**Automotive and Surface Transportation
**Classification:**AS-2
**Tenure:**Term
**Duration:**3 years
**Language Requirements:**Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
**Work arrangements:**Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.
At NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the hiring team using the contact information below.
##Discover the possible
Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!
As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.
At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.
##The role
We are looking for a Project and Program Management Coordinator to support our Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The Project and Program Management Coordinator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The coordinator is responsible for supporting project and program management activities by working closely with project managers, R-D directors, program managers and senior project managers, and providing expertise on practices, systems and tools in order to ensure projects are tracked and managed efficiently.
More specifically, the incumbent opens, maintains and closes projects in SAP, oversees project and program management as well as their performance (tracking and reporting) and ensures the rigor of operational practices, systems, tools and data related to projects and programs.
##Screening criteria
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
###Education
College diploma with courses in project management or a field relevant to the position.
An equivalent combination of work-related experience, formal training and education would also be considered.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
###Experience
-
Experience supporting project management in a research and development (R&D) environment including:
o gathering information and updating project data;
o maintaining project forms, templates and tools; and
o producing project reports. -
Experience managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for programs.
-
Significant*experience using Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.
-
Experience in the implementation of best practices in regards to project management.
-
Experience providing advice and/or training to colleagues.
-
Experience managing multiple competing priorities on a daily basis.
The following experience criteria would be considered as assets:
-
Experience using SAP Project Systems.
-
Significant experience is defined as two (2) to six (6) years of experience.
###Condition of employment
Reliability Status
For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.
###Language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
##Assessment criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
###Technical competencies
-
Strong knowledge of project and program management theory and practices.
-
Knowledge of operational and financial management within a large organization preferably within a Canadian federal government context.
-
Ability to read and interpret project and financial data.
-
Ability to give presentations and provide coaching and training to colleagues in various aspects of project and program management.
-
Solid knowledge of Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.
The following competencies would be considered as asset:
- Knowledge of accounting, financial and business principles and methods.
- Knowledge of Treasury Board Financial Guidelines and the Financial Administration Act.
###Behavioural competencies
- Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
- Management services - Communication (Level 2)
- Management services - Initiative (Level 1)
- Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
####Competency Profile(s)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services.
##Compensation
From $68,047 to $80,289 per annum.
In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
##Notes
-
In 2025, the NRC has been chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
-
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
-
A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
-
Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
-
The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
-
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25118) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: 514-206-9802
**Closing Date:**08 April 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
Not the right fit? Search for Project and Program Management Coordinator jobs in Ottawa, ON
About National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home.
Terms of use: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/contact-us/stay-connected
Le Conseil national de recherches Canada (CNRC) est la plus grande organisation de recherche et de technologie du gouvernement du Canada. Nous fournissons, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, une plateforme nationale pour l'innovation. Nous faisons de la recherche, nous soutenons les PME pour les aider à prendre de l'expansion et à être concurrentielles. Nous mettons les innovateurs canadiens en contact avec des capacités de R D de pointe et favorisons également les partenariats et la collaboration intersectoriels ici au pays.
Conditions d'utilisation : https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/organisation/contactez-nous/restez-branches